Honesuki 15 cm Ittetsu Sandvik 19C27

• Blade Steel Type: Stainless Steel Sandvik 19C27 (Core) enveloped by stainless steel
• Handle: Pakka wood
• Hardness Rockwell (HRC): 61-62
• Total length: 27,0 cm
• Blade length: 15,0 cm
• Blade width: 3,9 cm
• Spine thickness: 2,0 mm
• Weight: 140 g

Made in Japan

KNIFE CARE

The basic principle of maintaining stainless steel knives is to wipe them dry. Leaving a wet knife to dry on its own will result in the appearance of small spots of rust. It is completely unacceptable to wash the knives in a dishwasher, chemicals and high temperature will negatively affect the handle and the blade, it can also lead to permanent damage to the knife. The knife is used only for cutting soft, boned and non-frozen products. If the blade comes into contact with the bone, it can chip. When cutting, do not twist the knife from side to side, as it may break the tip if the knife is jammed in the product. The wood and plastic boards recommended by us, cutting on glass or stone boards is prohibited, it will lead to an accelerated process of blunting the knife and possible nicks. The knife should only be used as a cutting tool, the thin, sharp design perfectly cuts the products, but when you try to open the jars, the blade may chip.

STEEL

Sandvik 19C27

Composition:

• Carbon: 0,95 %
• Chromium: 13,50 %
• Manganese: 0,70 %
• Silicon: 0,40 %
• Phosphorus: ≤0,025 %
• Sulfur: ≤0,01 %

Sandvik 19C27 is a very pure alloy. This steel is designed for industrial blades for cutting heavy-duty cardboard and thick textile materials. By knife manufacturers it is referred to as the precursor or budget version of the widely known VG 10. This steel is also often used and praised by Japanese manufacturers such as Fujitora / Tojiro, Kumadori and Suisin. This steel is characterized by a high hardness of 62-64 HRC. In addition to it, the alloy is also known for its enormous world-class wear resistance thanks to its coarse grain structure. Appropriate heat treatment of Japanese masters guarantees optimal austenite content (15%) and even distribution of carbides. This results in a perfect balance of hardness, wear resistance, ductility and remarkable corrosion resistance. Due to their microstructure, steel products can be difficult to sharpen (small edge angles and limited stability). Sandvik 19C27 has a high resistance to corrosion, but is not completely resistant to it, knives made of this steel should not cause problems in everyday use. However, you should remember to keep them clean and periodically protect them.